Geneva's Ultimate Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Geneva's Ultimate Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced; 4 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup skim milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 ripe tomato; 1/2 Hungarian wax pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup light sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup skim milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 ripe tomato
1/2 Hungarian wax pepper
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup light sour cream

1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Cook and stir the onions in the butter until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes more.
4
Stir the dill, paprika, soy sauce, and chicken broth into the mushroom mixture; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
5
Whisk the milk and flour together in a small bowl.
6
Stir the mixture into the soup.
7
Add the tomato and Hungarian wax pepper.
8
Return cover to the pot and simmer another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Mix the sour cream into the soup and continue cooking and stirring until the soup has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more.
11
Remove the Hungarian wax pepper and tomato and discard before serving the soup.

473

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 1/2 pounds fresh mushrooms, thickly sliced, 4 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Geneva's Ultimate Hungarian Mushroom Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Geneva's Ultimate Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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